Bongokuhle Hlongwane
South Africa
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Bongokuhle Hlongwane 2026 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Bongokuhle Hlongwane has appeared in 15 Major League Soccer matches this season, totalling 569 minutes at an average rating of 6.48. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Major League Soccer defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 15 | 569 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6.48 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 2 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.60 |
 Friendly International | 1 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.99 |
| Total | 18 | 761 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 6.47 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Shots | 5 | 0.80 | 79 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 13 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 28 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 28 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 28 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 0.32 | 68 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0.47 | 94 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Key passes | 6 | 0.90 | 80 |
| Chances created | 2 | 0.32 | 50 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 22 |
Bongokuhle Hlongwane has taken 5 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 114 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.4 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is strong for shooting, ranking in the 79th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has 0 assists and 6 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 285 minutes. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has set up 6 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 32nd percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 184 | 29.10 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 140 | 22.10 | 3 |
| Pass accuracy | 76.0% | n/a | 5 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.16 | 0 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Accurate crosses | 2 | 0.32 | 69 |
| Backward passes | 55 | 8.70 | 75 |
| Passes (final third) | 12 | 1.90 | 1 |
Bongokuhle Hlongwane has completed 140 of 184 passes at 76% accuracy , plus 2 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 5th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 2 | 0.32 | 54 |
| Dribble attempts | 8 | 1.27 | 81 |
| Dribble success | 0.3% | n/a | 16 |
| Duels won | 15 | 2.37 | 6 |
| Aerials won | 4 | 0.63 | 16 |
| Touches | 295 | 46.70 | 3 |
| Possession lost | 89 | 14.08 | 89 |
| Dribbled past | 5 | 0.79 | 77 |
| Fouls won | 4 | 0.63 | 47 |
| Dispossessed | 13 | 2.06 | 99 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 1.58 | 95 |
Bongokuhle Hlongwane completes 2 dribbles at a 25% success rate and wins 15 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (16th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 6 | 0.95 | 15 |
| Tackles won | 2 | 0.32 | 5 |
| Interceptions | 5 | 0.79 | 20 |
| Clearances | 10 | 1.58 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 30 | 4.75 | 80 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 9 |
| Errors led to shot | 1 | 0.16 | 87 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 41 |
Bongokuhle Hlongwane makes 6 tackles and 5 interceptions , adding 10 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 95 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 15th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 0.63 | 22 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0.16 | 40 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 4.00 | n/a | 45 |
| Foul involvements | 8 | 1.27 | 27 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Bongokuhle Hlongwane has committed 4 fouls and received 1 yellow card , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 4 fouls.
Positions played
Major League SoccerMainly right central midfielder (2 appearances), also at right wing back (2) and right winger (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Bongokuhle Hlongwane previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 38 | 2,806 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 44 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 35 | 2,184 | 10 | 4 | 30 | 33 | 7.12 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 30 | 2,492 | 8 | 3 | 33 | 48 | 7.05 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.53 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major League Soccer | 30 | 1,675 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 27 | 5.22 |
About Bongokuhle Hlongwane
Major League Soccer 2026 season
This season in the Major League Soccer, Bongokuhle Hlongwane has featured across 15 appearances (5 starts), totalling 569 minutes. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has attempted 5 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.38 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Bongokuhle Hlongwane has created 2 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 2 successful dribbles from 8 attempts (25% success rate). Bongokuhle Hlongwane has contributed 6 key passes and 12 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Bongokuhle Hlongwane has registered 6 tackles (2 won), 5 interceptions, and 10 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 140 from 184 pass attempts, a 76% pass accuracy rate. Bongokuhle Hlongwane has won 15 of 48 total duels.
Discipline
Bongokuhle Hlongwane has received 1 yellow card this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 4.
About Bongokuhle Hlongwane
Bongokuhle Hlongwane is a 26-year-old forward playing for Minnesota United in the Major League Soccer, representing South Africa. Bongokuhle Hlongwane is right-footed and wears the number 21 shirt. Born on 20 June 2000.
Most recent appearance
Bongokuhle Hlongwane's most recent match was away at Atlanta United on August 31st. Minnesota United lost 1-2. Bongokuhle Hlongwane played 68 minutes with a match rating of 6.22.
Recent matches
- February 9th1-5 winatSJ Earthquakes(0 mins)
- August 31st1-2 lossvsAtlanta United(68 mins, rating 6.22)
- October 28th1-1 drawatReal Salt Lake(44 mins, rating 6.5)
- May 19th1-1 drawvsSan Diego(10 mins, rating 6.46)
- March 20th0-0 drawvsVancouver Whitecaps(9 mins, rating 6.5)
Next fixture
Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Minnesota United are next in action on June 9th against Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Portland Timbers vs Minnesota United match preview.
Teammates at Minnesota United
Bongokuhle Hlongwane currently plays alongside Wil Trapp, Kyle Duncan, Peter Stroud, Maurice Malone, Joaquín Pereyra, Anthony Markanich Jr., Julian Gressel, Alec Smir, Carlos Harvey, Darius Randell, Drake Callender, AZ Jackson, Tomás Chancalay, Jordan Adebayo-Smith, Mamadou Dieng, Owen Gene, D.J. Taylor, Michael Boxall, Nectarios Triantis, Kieran Chandler, Mauricio González, Nicolás Romero, Marcus Caldeira, Morris Duggan, Jefferson Díaz, Kayne Rizvanovich, Kelvin Yeboah, Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Cherrion Valerius at Minnesota United.